Wayne County, Pennsylvania
If you've been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, there are various programs designed to help you, including the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation, located at 1171 S. Cameron Street in Harrisburg, PA. The laws governing the Bureau are available in the state's official statutory code, and online information about the Bureau is available at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The state has prepared a brochure with frequently asked questions about the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. The brochure is intended as a general guide about work injuries and illnesses. There are also many other services available in Wayne County, including agencies that offer vocational rehabilitation services and other help for injured or disabled workers.
Your most important resource is sound legal advice from an experienced legal team that can guide you through the complex maze of the workers' compensation system. For help with your claim, contact the Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience. Contact the firm online or by telephone at 1-800-318-LAW1.
About Wayne County, PA
Wayne County, Pennsylvania was founded on March 21, 1798. The county is nestled in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania in the lake region of the romantic Pocono Mountains. Wayne county is bordered by Broome County, New York to the north, Delaware County, New York to the northeast, Sullivan County, New York to the east, Pike County and Monroe County to the south, and Lackawanna County and Susquehanna County to the west.
Wayne County is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Wayne began his military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military expertise earned him a promotion to the rank of brigadier general, and his fiery temper earned him the nickname "Mad".
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the Wayne County, PA population at 51,142 residents in 2005-2007. Small industry and construction, as well as farming, lumbering and tourism are major employers in Wayne County. Major employers in Wayne County include: the Pennsylvania State Government, Ceasars World Inc., Wayne Memorial Hospital., Wayne Highlands School District, and Wal-Mart Associates Inc. The Wayne County Economic Develop Corporation is currently developing the Sterling Business Park, a 252- acre mixed use business park in the Pennsylvania I-84 Corridor that will bring a significant amount of employment to the area.
Honesdale is the county seat of Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The discovery of anthracite coal in northeastern Pennsylvania, in the early 1800’s, was responsible for the growth of Honesdale. The town was instrumental is transporting the coal to New York City. Honesdale is the birthplace of the American railroad, where on Aug. 8, 1829, the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. operated the first commercial locomotive in the United States. The railroad is now a major tourist attraction in Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions. Wayne County is made up of 28 local municipalities, 22 townships of the second class and 6 Boroughs. The boroughs are Bethany, Hawley, Honesdale, Prompton, Starrucca and Waymart.
The are six school districts located in Wayne County, PA; the Forest City Regional School District (also in Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties), the North Pocono School District (also in Lackawanna County), the Susquehanna Community School District (also in Susquehanna County), the Wallenpaupack Area School District (also in Pike County), the Wayne Highlands School District and the Western Wayne School District.
Major highways in Wayne County are Interstate 380 & 84, U.S. Route 6 and Pennsylvania Route 191.There are two private airports, the Cherry Ridge Airport, located in Cherry Ridge Township, and the Spring Hill Airport, in Sterling Township are located within the county, and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is about one hour's drive away. The Wayne Memorial Hospital serves the health care needs of the county.
Wayne County is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The Delaware River and 5,700 acre Lake Wallenpaupack, both shared with neighboring Pike County, provide numerous boating, camping, and fishing opportunities. Wayne County also has more bodies of water than any other county in Pennsylvania. Approximately 11,000 acres of Wayne County's 763 square mile are covered by water.
